Course Description
This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore issues relating to food and water supplies, competing land uses, interactions with the natural environment, and other topics relevant to sustainable living in Canada. They will also develop an awareness that issues that affect their lives in Canada are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Throughout the course, students will use the concepts of geographic thinking, the geographic inquiry process, and spatial technologies to guide and support their investigations.
| CGC1P COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name | Time Allocation |
| 1 | Natural Systems - Students will learn about the Canada’s landforms and climate | 20 |
| 2 | Demographics and Human Systems - Students will learn about cultural connections in human geography | 30 |
| 3 | International Organizations and Agreements - Students will learn about global connections to Canadian Geography | 18 |
| 4 | Humans in the Environment - Students will learn about economic connections in Canadian Geography | 18 |
| 5 | Sustainable Development - Students will learn about future connections for Canadian Geography and the need to be sustainable in the future | 17 |
| 6 | Final Assignment: ISU & Final Exam (30% of final mark) | 7 |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- Moodle Site
- Clark, Bruce. W, et all. Making Connections Canada’s Geography. 2nd Edition. Pearson Canada. Toronto 2006.
FAQ
What is CGC1P?
CGC1P is a Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography course at an applied level.
What is the prerequisite course for CGC1P?
NONE
How long does it take to complete the CGC1P online course?
You can complete CGC1P as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 4 months.